Infant Feeding - Six to Nine Months

Signs That Your Baby Is Ready for More Than Just Breast Milk or Formula

Holds his head up and has good head control

Sits with help or a little support

Opens his mouth when seeing a spoon

Takes food from a spoon and moves it into his mouth, instead of spitting it out

Begins to chew

Uses his whole hand to grasp and hold on to things

Uses a cup with help

Continue to breastfeed or give baby iron-fortified formula. It is still your baby’s main food. Feed your baby it until he turns one. If you are breastfeeding, you can continue as long as you and your baby want after the first birthday.